Policy Monitoring

CLPA updates on specific policy, regulations, legislation, votes, and elections.

Federal Cuts, Local Actions: Maryland’s Efforts to Support Laid-Off Workers

Imagine waking up one day to find out your job is gone — not because of something you did wrong, but because of a sweeping plan to...

Mar 244 min read

Prince George’s County’s Proposed Tenant Protection Bill: What You Need to Know

Prince George’s County Renters have been struggling with unsafe housing conditions, unexpected displacements, and skyrocketing rent...

Mar 32 min read

Can AI Set Your Rent? Maryland’s SB 609 Says No

Introduction It should not come as a surprise that there has been an increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the housing...

Feb 123 min read

Understanding Montgomery County's Proposed Surveillance Regulations

Across the country, there are ongoing discussions regarding privacy issues and surveillance technology. Concerns from mass surveillance &...

Feb 113 min read

A Closer Look at CB-009-2025: Could It Provide Property Tax Relief for Elderly Homeowners?

Councilmember Ed Burroughs recently introduced CB-009-2025 , the Revised Elderly Property Tax Credit. It addresses the need to revise the...

Feb 63 min read

Revolutionizing Elections: How MC 9-25 Could Change Voting in Montgomery County

MC 9-25 would authorize the Montgomery County Council to adopt either a ranked-choice or an approval voting method for elections.

Jan 304 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (December 16- December 20)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Dec 16, 20244 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (December 2- December 6)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Dec 2, 20246 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 25- Novemeber 29)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Nov 25, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 19- Novemeber 22)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Nov 12, 20245 min read

Election Day 2024: What You Need to Know Before You Vote

Election Day is finally here! As you head to the polls, remember that your voice shapes the future of your community. Voting gives you...

Nov 5, 20242 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Understanding Initiative 83: Ranked-Choice Voting and Open Primaries in Washington, D.C.

Next week, in the general election, D.C. residents will have the chance to vote on Initiative 83, also known as the Ranked Choice Voting...

Oct 31, 20246 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 29- Novemeber 1)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 29, 20246 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 21- October 25)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 21, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 14- October 18)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 15, 20245 min read

Policy Brief: Bill 18-24, Housing Policy – Standards and Procedures – Amendments (MoCo Council)

Photo credit: Montgomery County Council The Maryland General Assembly recently passed HB 424 , which repealed an outdated mandate for...

Oct 10, 20243 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Question A - County Charter Change Referendum (Charles County, Maryland)

Voters in Charles County, Maryland, will have to make a choice on November 5th that will fundamentally shift how their government...

Oct 9, 20244 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 7- October 11)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 7, 20245 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Candidates for Circuit Judge in Prince George's County

Source: Prince George's County Courts From now until the November election, CLPA will feature profiles of candidates running for office....

Oct 4, 20243 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 30- October 4)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Sep 30, 20245 min read